Polly Marjorie Spann

Polly Spann, 90, passed away peacefully on October 17, 2024, surrounded by

her family in her hometown of Gunnison, Colorado. Polly was born in Gunnison

on April 6, 1934, to Ralph and Majorie (Peck) Porter. She was a 1951 Graduate

of Gunnison High School.

Polly Porter married Lee Spann on March 1, 1953, where she dedicated her life

to supporting her family and their ranching operation. She could ride a horse and

irrigate a meadow with the best of them; her forte was great cooking, especially

for the Spann Ranches crew.

Polly was gifted with a sensational soprano voice filled with power and a rich

tone. She shared this gift of song at church, in local

theater, and countless community events. Polly was a dedicated member of her

PEO Chapter and the Gunnison Cattlewomen.

Polly is survived by her loving husband of 71 years, Lee Spann. Together, Lee

and Polly have 4 children: Ken Spann (Val), Sandy Ankenman (Greg), Susan &

Bill Rivale, and Jan & Doug Washburn; ten grandchildren: Laura Spann, Andy &

Megan Spann, Colton Vogler, Autumn & John Fuhrman, Lacey Ankenman (Eric),

Abbey Ankenman, Katelynn & Michael Rivale, Nathan & Erin Rivale, Catherine

Washburn, and Porter Washburn; and eight great-grandchildren: Jonah, Parker,

Layne, Lyndee, Levi, Dakota, Nathan and Wyatt. Polly was preceded in death by

her brothers Bob and Jack.

Polly will be remembered in a celebration of life this Tuesday, October 22, 2024,

at 1:00 PM at the Community Church of Gunnison followed by a graveside

service and a reception at the Fred Field Multi-Purpose Building.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made in honor of Polly to the

Gunnison Pioneer Museum or the Gunnison County Stockgrowers Association.